US Bridges

CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek

Good

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 4N R17E · Structure no. SA1200000000119

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 432
CrossesBucatunna Creek
LocationSec 5 T 4N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 59
Coordinates32.22375, -88.57272
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 432 over Bucatunna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.